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Parenting With Hope with Melissa Kruger


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Are you bogged down by the day-to-day struggles of parenting? Do you question if anything is getting through to your kids? Do you feel powerless to impact your child’s spiritual growth? Parenting can feel like navigating a storm—chaotic, unpredictable, and uncertain. 


So the question is, how do you guide your child toward faith and wisdom in a world pulling them in every direction?


If you’re looking for hope while parenting in the weeds of life, then this episode is for you. Austin Conner interviews Melissa Kruger, author of Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. Melissa, a seasoned parent and former high school math teacher, shares insights from her journey, blending biblical wisdom with practical strategies for shepherding teens through this turbulent season of parenting.


In this episode you will learn:

  • The power of asking questions over dictating answers

  • The effectiveness of an invitational approach to studying the Bible with your teen

  • The wisdom of avoiding a fear-based controlling approach to parenting

  • The only and ultimate place to derive hope when you’re feeling discouraged

    Whether you’re parenting a teen, or just looking for some encouragement in the trenches of parenting, this episode will remind you that your hope rests not in perfect parenting, but in Jesus, who never fails.


    To find more of Melissa Kruger's resources, check out her website: Melissabkruger.com


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